Philadelphia jobs range from part-time retail clerks to the highest paid chief executives. Known as the City of Brotherly Love, Philly is the home to several Fortune 500 companies, including AmerisourceBergen, Comcast, DuPont and Aramark. These companies, along with a multitude of smaller businesses, attract job seekers from all over the metro area.

The average salary wage across all occupations in Philadelphia and the metro area was $25.70 per hour in May 2016. Executives and engineers topped the payroll chart at over $60 an hour while food prep workers made around $11.57 per hour. Managers in Philadelphia made approximately 17 percent more than the United State average, and those in the construction industry made 16 percent more in the city due to the economic growth of the area.

The largest industries in Philadelphia are healthcare and social assistance, educational services and retail trade. Types of healthcare occupations include athletic trainers, chiropractors and home health aides. Entry-level assistants may start out assisting doctors during rounds, greeting patients are filing charts. Overall, the job outlook for healthcare workers is excellent. Jobs for both technicians and doctors are projected to grow around 13 percent from 2016 to 2026.

Retail companies located in Philadelphia offer position from front-end sales to marketing. Several retail corporations in Philly have the reputation as being some of the coolest places to work in the city. These include Villa,

La Columbe Torrefaction and the Victory Brewing Company.

Finally, Philadelphia boasts the eighth-largest school district in the nation. This results in a need for teachers, teaching assistants, administrators and school workers. The University of Philadelphia also makes it home in the city.

With a population of more than 1.57 million and a median household income of $41,449, Philadelphia is a bustling city with a wealth of opportunities for job seekers. Those looking for a job can match their skills and education level to locate jobs from CEOs of upcoming companies to specialized occupations.

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